DAMANI MCKIE
Paraprofessional / Producer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I've developed a passion for organizational success, built quality relationships with customers and management staff. I demonstrate exceptional leadership, time management skills, self-accountability, discipline, ability to multitask and strong adherence to details. I achieved all my quality goals and positively impacted business performance. I work well with others, and I excel in any environment. Adept at identifying booking opportunities compatible with client career goals and industry niche. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Assist lead teacher with day-to-day lessons and activities
- Assist student with his/her academic challenges
- Provide a safe environment for students to express themselves
- DJ / provide music for my students during special events.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
New York, NY
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated incinerators and trash compactors to dispose of garbage
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment
- Helped limit the spread of COVID-19 by constantly disinfecting and disposing of PPE.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Replenished supplies such as soap, toilet paper and paper towels in restrooms.
- Responded promptly to requests for housekeeping services from staff or visitors.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs or fixing broken locks on doors and windows.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
Site Supervisor
Community, Counseling & Mediation
Brooklyn, NY
07.2008 - 12.2020
- Submitted weekly timesheets for participants to get paid during Summer Youth and Work Learn & Grow programs
- Made sure that the participants work sites were in compliance with the Dept of Youth and Child Development (DYCD) rules and regulations
- Created monthly workshops for participant to reflect on their overall experience at their respective worksites
- Recruited programs to join our organization
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Observed participants for signs of physical distress and stopped activity to administer care
- Implemented protocols to develop relationships with campers and parent
- Provided counseling and support to individuals in crisis situations.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Stock Clerk/Shift Leader
Duane Reade
Brooklyn, NY
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities
- Stocked inventory Costumer Service
- Received incoming shipments and verified that the correct items, in the correct quantities, were delivered.
- Unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Stacked product on shelves according to predetermined sequence and quantity.
- Processed returns efficiently by verifying condition of returned items against purchase order documentation.
- Inspected all incoming shipments for damage before accepting them into inventory system.
- Sorted materials received into proper bins, containers, shelves based on size, type or code number.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College of the City University Of New York
06.2014
High School Diploma -
Secondary School For Journalism
Brooklyn, NY06.2010
Skills
- Music Production
- Social Media Promotion
- Music Selection
- Sound Design
- Voiceover Production
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Building Guest Relationships
- Announcing and Hosting
- High Energy Delivery
- Customer Interaction
- Sound Engineering
- Event Attendance
- Project Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
01.2021 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Stock Clerk/Shift Leader
Duane Reade
07.2012 - 07.2013
Site Supervisor
Community, Counseling & Mediation
07.2008 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Kingsborough Community College of the City University Of New York
High School Diploma -
Secondary School For Journalism